Firing defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus mid-season is starting to look like a very realistic scenario for the Dallas Cowboys. Even though their public stance at the moment is they trust him, things can drastically change quickly if improvement doesn't happen soon.

Eberflus landed as Cowboys defensive coordinator after the Bears fired him, and their defense has allowed the second-most points in the NFL this season.

Matt Eberflus and his defense system for the Cowboys has Emmanuel Acho seeing red after its collapse against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6.

The Cowboys rank 32nd in total defense, allowing 411.7 yards per game, and 31st in scoring, allowing 30.7 points per game.

Trevon Diggs expresses frustration over Matt Eberflus' defense and its lack of identity after a disappointing loss to the Panthers.

Fans called for Matt Eberflus' job after the Week 6 loss, but the Cowboys are preaching patience. They'll get several key playmakers back very soon.

Matt Eberflus is a damn good football coach," Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said of his defensive coordinator.

There is growing buzz in Dallas about firing ex Chicago Bears' head coach Matt Eberflus after his defense allowed 30 points in a loss this week.